Darkglass B3k - FROM Effects Boutique

MetroBass · #1 12-19-2011, 12:52 PM

I know there's a lengthy thread on this, but man, this pedal is a lifesaver! After countless run ins with imposters there's a tried and true, easy to use bass overdrive pedal out there for everyone!!.. No need to double up on other effects to try and get the OD tone you're looking for. I've had this thing for four days and I can't stop smiling every time i engage it. From mild to heavy metal raw, skanky grunt - it's all here.

I picked up the last one Rob had from Effects Boutique in San Diego, but don’t worry he has more on the way. He’s also got a great place to demo it if you’re interested. Best $295 I’ve spent on an effect in three years! Seriously, stop trying to get one of those “big” boxes to do it for you. If you’re like me you know you’ve spent 100s buys and selling ODs trying to find nirvana. Look no further.

This is a personal endorsement (because I’m so freaking happy)!

cableguy · #2 12-19-2011, 12:54 PM

Someday........someday I will have one.

MetroBass · #3 12-19-2011, 01:06 PM

oh, I should probably mention I'm playing through an Ampeg SVT-CL and GB Uber 212. Probably a little different if someone is playing through a Shtl3.0-1x10".

Oreomeister365 · #4 12-19-2011, 01:08 PM

Price is pretty extreme but...I do plan on getting one...replaces 3 pedals on my board.

alainkills · #5 12-19-2011, 08:03 PM

the first pedal to buy early next year..

caeman · #6 12-19-2011, 09:03 PM

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Originally Posted by cableguy

Someday........someday I will have one.

Set aside $10 each week for the next 30 weeks, then you do will have enough money to order a B3k. Set up an automated transfer from checking to savings. Is super easy, but require patience.

Rumblefisher · #7 12-19-2011, 09:08 PM

It's a sweet pedal, and the builder is a nice guy.
For me, it's #3 on the list of great fuzz/distortion/overdrive pedals.

MSUsousaphone · #8 12-19-2011, 09:13 PM

I got mine from bassefx.com. They had a coupon going at the time so I got it 10% off. The guy emailed me often to tell me about the progress the pedals made while fording the pond. Great customer service.

Alvaro Martín Gómez A. · #9 12-19-2011, 09:16 PM

Aside from being a terrific pedal, three things made it even cooler for me:

1. Douglas (the manufacturer) gives TalkBass members a discount (it was like that when I bought mine, at least. Don't know if the offer still applies).

2. The price includes shipping anywhere in the world.

3. I wasn't charged any duties/taxes when mine arrived home.

G3Mitch · #10 12-19-2011, 10:38 PM

i sooooo want one of these. the demos on youtube sound so good.

but my main focus right now is new head/cab.... stay focused... stay focused....

G3Mitch · #11 12-19-2011, 10:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Rumblefisher

It's a sweet pedal, and the builder is a nice guy.
For me, it's #3 on the list of great fuzz/distortion/overdrive pedals.

wats #1 and #2? just curious

**Razzmatazz** · #12 12-19-2011, 11:24 PM

Great pedal! This is the kind of "timbre" I've been looking for a while. For what it does, it does it very well.

willsellout · #13 12-19-2011, 11:54 PM

It is an amazing pedal.

behndy · #14 12-20-2011, 12:17 AM

yeppers. i'm like the OP. i tried about a dozen OD's before i got a B3k. don't want another OD now. thing is just perfect.

i've heard nothing but good things about that store too. next time i'm in San Diego i'll for sure stop by.

Darkglass · #15 12-20-2011, 10:04 AM

Thanks for the kind words guys! Effects Boutique got moar pedals and Bassefx.com will get more later this week as well. So American friends, we gotcha covered!

Thanks again for the cool comments!

**DosiYanarchy** · #16 12-22-2011, 03:09 AM

because of where I work, I have the advantage of being able to spend alot of time with these pedals (thats about all im allowed to say withough violating rules) - i have not been disappointed by any of them, and when I can get the cash together I may even get the B7k - although the B3K does exactly what I want, the B7k does that and more!

Darkglass · #17 12-22-2011, 07:37 AM

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Originally Posted by DosiYanarchy

because of where I work, I have the advantage of being able to spend alot of time with these pedals (thats about all im allowed to say withough violating rules) - i have not been disappointed by any of them, and when I can get the cash together I may even get the B7k - although the B3K does exactly what I want, the B7k does that and more!

Hey, great to hear mate! Glad you like'em!

Regards
Doug.

dustinfennessey · #18 12-22-2011, 12:08 PM

This pedal is simply amazing...I've spent so much time/money trying to get the tone that I was able to dial up on this pedal in 5 minutes...and it's not just me- bandmates were also blown away! Worth the investment!

Darkglass · #19 12-22-2011, 05:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dustinfennessey

This pedal is simply amazing...I've spent so much time/money trying to get the tone that I was able to dial up on this pedal in 5 minutes...and it's not just me- bandmates were also blown away! Worth the investment!

Thanks for your kind words mate!
Glad to hear you're happy with it!

Best Regards and merry Christmass!

Doug.

Hawkbone · #20 12-25-2011, 07:39 AM

Got one for Christmas! I was talking about it after listening to some demos and watching the accelerated build video, and my wife actually went and ordered one! Got it from Arsenal Music in Canada. So far I really like it, mild grind is my thing, and this has as much or as little as I could want.